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The best time to visit Cambridge

Month-by-month climate averages for Cambridge, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cambridge is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Cambridge is warmest in August (highs near 22°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 819 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cambridge forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cambridge weather by month

what to expect in Cambridge through the year

Here is Cambridge's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cambridge by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
11°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Apr
13°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
21°
11°
Mild
Jul
21°
13°
Mild
Aug
22°
13°
Warm
Sep
21°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
The most comfortable time to visit Cambridge is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cambridge?
August is the warmest month in Cambridge, averaging highs near 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Cambridge?
January is the coldest month in Cambridge, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Cambridge?
The wettest month in Cambridge is usually September, out of roughly 819 mm of precipitation across the year.

Cambridge month by month